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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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