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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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