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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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