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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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