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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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