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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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