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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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