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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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