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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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