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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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