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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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