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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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