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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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