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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free 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 numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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