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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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