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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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