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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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