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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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