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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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