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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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