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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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