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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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