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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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