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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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