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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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