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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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