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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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