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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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