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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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