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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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