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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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