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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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