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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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