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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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