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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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