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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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