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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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