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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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