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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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