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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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