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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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