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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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