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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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