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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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