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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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