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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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