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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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