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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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