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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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