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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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