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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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