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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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