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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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