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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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