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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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