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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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