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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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