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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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