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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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