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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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