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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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