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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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