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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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