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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource 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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