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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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