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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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