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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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