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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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