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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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