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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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