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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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