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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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