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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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