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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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