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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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