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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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