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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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