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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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