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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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