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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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