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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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