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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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