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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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