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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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