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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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