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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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