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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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