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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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