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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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