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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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