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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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