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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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