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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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