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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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