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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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