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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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