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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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