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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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