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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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