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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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