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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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