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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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