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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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