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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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