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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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