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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This 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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