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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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