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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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