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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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