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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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