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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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