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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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