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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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