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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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