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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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