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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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