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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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