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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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