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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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