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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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