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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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