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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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