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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new 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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