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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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