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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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