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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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