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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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