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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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