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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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