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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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