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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors 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? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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