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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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