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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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