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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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