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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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