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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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