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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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