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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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