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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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