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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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