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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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