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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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