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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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