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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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