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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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