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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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