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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines 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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