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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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