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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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