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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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