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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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