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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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