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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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