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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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