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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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