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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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