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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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