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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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