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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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