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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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