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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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