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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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