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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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