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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. 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 almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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