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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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