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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. 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 massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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