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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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