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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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