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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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