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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education