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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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