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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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