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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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