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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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