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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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