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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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