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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses 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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