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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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