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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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