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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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