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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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