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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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