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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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