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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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