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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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