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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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