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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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