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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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