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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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