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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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