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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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