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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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