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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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