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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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