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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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