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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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