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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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