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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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