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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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