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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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