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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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