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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key 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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