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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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