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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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