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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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