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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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