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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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