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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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