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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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