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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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