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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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