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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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