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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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