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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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