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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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