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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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