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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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