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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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