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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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