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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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