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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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