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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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