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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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