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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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