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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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