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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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