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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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