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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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