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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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