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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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