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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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