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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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