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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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