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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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