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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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