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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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