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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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