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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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