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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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