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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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