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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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