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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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