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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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