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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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