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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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