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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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