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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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