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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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