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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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