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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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