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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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