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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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