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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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