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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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