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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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