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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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