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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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