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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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