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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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