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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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