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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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