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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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