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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates 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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