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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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