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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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