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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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