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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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