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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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