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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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