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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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