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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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