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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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