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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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