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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education