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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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