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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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