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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major 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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