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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key 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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