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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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