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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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