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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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