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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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