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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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