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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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