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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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