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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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