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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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