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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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