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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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