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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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