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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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