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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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