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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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