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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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