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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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