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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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