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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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