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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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