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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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