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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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