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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major 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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