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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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