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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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