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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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