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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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