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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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