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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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