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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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