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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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