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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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