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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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