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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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