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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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