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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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