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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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