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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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