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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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