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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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