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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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