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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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