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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes 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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