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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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