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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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