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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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