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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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