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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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