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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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