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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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