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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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