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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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