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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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