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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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