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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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