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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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