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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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