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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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