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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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