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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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