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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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