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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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