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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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