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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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