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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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