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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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