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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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