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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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