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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different 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 handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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