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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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