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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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