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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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