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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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