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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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