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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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