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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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