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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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