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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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