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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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