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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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