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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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