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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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