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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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