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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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