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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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