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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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