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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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