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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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