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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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