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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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