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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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