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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches 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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