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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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