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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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