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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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