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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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