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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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