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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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