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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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