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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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