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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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