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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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