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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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