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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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