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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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