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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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