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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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