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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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