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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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