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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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