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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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