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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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