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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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