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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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