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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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