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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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