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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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