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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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