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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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