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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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