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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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