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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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