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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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