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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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