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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education