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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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