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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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