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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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