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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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