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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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