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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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