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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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