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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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