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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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