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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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