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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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