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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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