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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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