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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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