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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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