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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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