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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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