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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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