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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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