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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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