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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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