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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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