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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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