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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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