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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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