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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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