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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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