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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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