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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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