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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally 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 distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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