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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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