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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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