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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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