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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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