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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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