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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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