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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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