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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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