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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major 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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