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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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