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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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