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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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