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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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