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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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