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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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