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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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