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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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