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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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