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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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