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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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