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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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