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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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