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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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