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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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