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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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