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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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