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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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