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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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