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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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