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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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