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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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