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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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