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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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