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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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