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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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