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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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