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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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