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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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