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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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