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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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