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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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