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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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