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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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