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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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