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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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