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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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