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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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