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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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