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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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