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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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