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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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