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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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