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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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