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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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