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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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