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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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