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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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