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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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