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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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