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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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