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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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