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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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