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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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