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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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