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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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