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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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