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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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