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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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