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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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