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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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