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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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