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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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