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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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