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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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