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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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