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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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