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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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