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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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