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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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